With his days distracted by the ping of communication and the tug of commitments, Mark Diacono wondered how he might better savor this one precious life. He started to write each week, hoping that this simple commitment might sharpen his appreciation of the magic in the everyday and his time spent in the kitchen. Abundance is a snapshot of a man quietly obsessed by his next meal. It reminds us that abundance comes in many forms – the passing of the seasons, our connection to the world around us, and the wealth that a garden, a town and its surrounding landscapes offers.

With recipes like Early summer shakshuka, Salsify and radicchio gratin, Onion seed and oregano flower focaccia, Fig leaf and olive oil ice cream, and a Mulberry martini, there are dishes to inspire and satisfy every week as the year unfolds before you.